Sales in the Premium Large segment fell by 14.2 percent compared to 2015, the second largest decline from among all segments, with all but two of the continuing models experiencing a drop in sales. Moreover, the absolute value of sales, at 288,222, was only a little higher than half of the 510,852 sales achieved by the sector in 2006. Nonetheless, there is hope on the horizon for the segment – 2016 saw the introduction of numerous new models (Jaguar XF, Lincoln Continental, Mercedes-Benz E-class and Volvo S90) that are yet to fully hit their stride, sales-wise, and 2017 will mark the sales debut of the new generation of the all-important BMW 5-series. [Read more…]

Sales in the Premium Large segment fell by 12 percent compared to the first three quarters 2015, down to 214,951. While this is a slower decline than that experienced by the Premium Mid-sized segment, it is a much worse performance than either the small 4 percent decline in sales experienced by the Premium Compact segment, or the modest 3 percent growth in sales recorded by the Premium Limousine segment. recording a slightly slower contraction in the second quarter compared to the first one (11 versus 18 percent, respectively). [Read more…]

Sales in the premium large segment fell by 18% compared to Q1 2015, a performance almost as bad as that of the premium mid-sizedsegment. However, with the new Mercedes-Benz E-class, Volvo S90 and Jaguar XF picking up steam it is reasonable to expect for the segment’s fortune to look up in the second quarter of the year. [Read more…]

The Premium Large segment continued shrinking in the third quarter of 2015 on the back of sales falling for most models. In fact, only three cars have registered positive growth over the first three quarters compared to the same time period in 2014. [Read more…]